College Catalog
For more information about courses for the Geology Department, visit the online, searchable College Catalog. The Undergraduate Catalog also includes academic department and major information, academic regulations and resources, admission standards and requirements, and tuition, fees, and financial aid information.
Majors and Minors
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- Geology and Earth Sciences Major: The A.B. in Geology and Earth Sciences allows flexibility for students interested in working in careers such as environmental, teaching, law, museums and technical writing. It requires a minimum of 48 credit hours.
- Geology and Earth Sciences Major: The B.S. is generally required for graduate studies in geology or those seeking employment in such fields as geology, environmental science, geography, oceanography, paleontology, hydrology or geophysics. This program requires a minimum of 60 credit hours.
- Environmental Geology Track: Students pursuing either an A.B. or B.S. in Geology may choose the track in environmental geology. It provides a strong background in geology but is designed for students interested in environmental consulting or pursuing graduate study in an environmental field.
- Earth Science Minor: The Earth Science minor is designed for students majoring in disciplines outside geology who would like to gain significant experience in the geological sciences. It requires 16 credit hours.
Geology Department News and Events

School of Rock(s)
School of Rock(s)Rain or shine, Geology 121 students dress for success wearing run-down sneakers and rain boots, tattered tees, and shorts, making them prepared to do whatever it takes to understand geology.
Rockstar Educator
Rockstar EducatorFor Assistant Professor of Geology Holly Peterson, hands-on learning and field trips are more than an occasional treat for her students.
Metamorphic Learning
Metamorphic LearningAssistant Professor of Geology Holly Peterson makes studying geophysical methods, the field of tectonics, and the deformation of rocks in the earth’s crust an exciting experience.
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